By James W. Adams Many times the charismatic personality and oratorical and rhetorical abilities of a speaker conceal the pernicious error implicit in that which he says, and multitudes are deceived. Conversely speaking, these same qualities often lessen the transforming influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ as it is taught and preached. Under such preaching, …
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What is Happening to America?
By Connie W. Adams Those of us who travel a great deal in the work we do sometimes awaken in the morning and wonder exactly where we are. As I have watched the unfolding news of the past weeks, I have wondered, “What country is this? What is happening here?” In just a few days our …
Just Like Your Father
By Norman E. Sewell It isn’t a bit unusual to hear someone say to a child, “You’re just like your father,” and frequently this is said more in criticism than in praise. Neither is it unusual to hear someone say that a certain child is “a chip off the old block.” With both of these statements …
Politics and The Pulpit
By Al Diestelkamp While I am personally highly committed to a certain political philosophy, and though I have been known to vigorously express my political beliefs in private discussions, I do not believe “the pulpit” is the proper arena for partisan issues. However, as our society changes, political issues arise that also involve moral and/or doctrinal …